It is time to get your head out of your midterm study guides and into the music, because the Passion Pit show is seven days away. This is not a concert you can just walk into saying, “Man, I really like that one song in the Taco Bell commercial.” No. Passion Pit deserves more than that.
So here is a song-a-day guide to get excited for the blood, sweat and tears that will be the Passion Pit show. (OK, maybe not blood, although I’ll fight you for the set list.)
Today: “I’ve Got Your Number” (album: “Chunk of Change EP”)
This song is a study break better than a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte in the library. The introduction is head-bobbingly catchy and moves into this epic, angsty chorus — “Have you seen me cry/tears like diamonds?” You’ll be vibing hard in Library West, but it’s fine. People around you will be too engrossed in their Study Edge packets to notice.
Friday: “Moth’s Wings” (album: “Manners”)
This is a Friday afternoon song. It starts out laid back, like you’re walking out of your last class of the week. And then it goes into this huge, happy chorus, and suddenly you’re dancing across campus. You may have failed your chemistry test and went hungover to your 8:30 a.m. class, but it’s OK, because homework doesn’t exist until Sunday.
Saturday: “Little Secrets” (album: “Manners”)
It’s gameday, so obviously a pump-up song is necessary. “Little Secrets” is the perfect sorry-for-partying rave song. So on gameday, rave around campus tailgates, rave your way to the stadium and rave your way to Midtown after we beat South Carolina.
Alright, maybe that was cocky. The game could go either way, so for Sunday, I’m providing two song options.
If we win: “It’s Not My Fault, I’m Happy” (album: “Gossamer”)
You won’t even be able to hear the haters.
If we lose: “I’ll Be Alright” (album: “Gossamer”)
You’ll most likely wake up on the floor of your bathroom with a vague feeling of regret over what may or may not have happened last night, but don’t worry. You’ll be alright.
Monday: “Sleepyhead” (album: “Manners”)
Just another manic Monday? No. Because it’s the week of the show, and what better way to start it than a groggy bus ride listening to the band’s most popular song?
Tuesday: “Where We Belong” (album: “Gossamer”)
It’s Passion Pit Eve. It’s time to meditate on the magnitude of the event that you will be attend tomorrow. Remember all of the moments you’ve shared with the band by your side and smile at the fact that you’ll be reliving it all in only 24 hours. Maybe you’ll cry yourself to sleep later, but it’s OK, because the next day is basically Christmas.
Wednesday: “Carried Away” (Album: “Gossamer”)
Let the bubbly-ness of this song carry you away to the O’Dome for the most passion-filled, feels-inducing, beautiful night of your life.
If you don’t have tickets, there are still some tier seats available at the University Box Office, open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets are $15 for students and $25 for the general public.
